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BG05 DZU

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,876 mi
Last recorded156,876 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 156,876 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 152,353 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 147,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,993 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 140,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 in the back seats ()

Rear both

Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 131,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,351 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,362 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges,225-45x17

Fail 29 Mar 2017 111,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40X17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges,225-45x17

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,350 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,265 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 42,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,440 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,288 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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BG05 DZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 DZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 DZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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